Garniture

Turbulence in Aubergine is a unique glass sculpture by the British artist, Anthony Scala. Sculpted and handblown, this artwork is created from very thick glass which is filled with a multitude of trapped bubbles. Each one sparkles and catches the light, all enhanced by the intense yet fading colour of the main form. About this collection in the artist's own words; "My Turbulence pieces have always been a way for me to step back from my precise optical work and re-engage with the material on a more ‘physical’ level. The colours I choose are always soft, muted shades which act as the perfect backdrop for the drama and movement of the effervescence. The shapes are unfussy so as not to detract from the light play given off by the myriad of bubbles. The pieces are blown incredibly thickly. This is to maximise the depth of the glass and impart an intensity of movement to the effervescence captured within each piece" With a career in glass now spanning over 20 years, Scala creates art works that can only be described as acts of precision. As equally beautiful as they are meticulously created and despite being a hugely skilled glass blower, it is with cold working that Scala excels. Initially qualified as an architectural model maker, it was during this time that Scala learnt many disciplines that would be equally relevant to and ultimately inform his practice today. His passion for glass was discovered however during an apprenticeship with Peter Layton at his studio at London Glassblowing. The beginning of a long standing association for him with this acclaimed studio. In 2005 at the age of 27, Scala won the prestigious 'Glass Sellers Award' (other recipients have included Alison Kinnard, Colin Reid, Richard Jackson, and Bob Crooks...

‘Dish Mouth Vase II’ is a unique porcelain sculptural vessel by the British artist, Vivienne Foley, which has been released from her own personal archive of artworks. Vivienne Fole...

‘Green Seed Pod’ is a unique porcelain sculptural vessel by the British artist, Vivienne Foley. Vivienne Foley is based in Gloucestershire where she produces exquisite ceramic scu...

This antique garntirue or tazza set are unsigned, but presumed to have originated from France and date to approximately 1920 and done in an Art Deco style. The set is composed of a v...

‘Vase with Star Rim' is a unique porcelain sculptural vessel by the British artist, Vivienne Foley. Vivienne Foley is based in Gloucestershire where she produces exquisite ceramic sculpture. Although in essence they are often functional pieces in form, it is their appearance that makes each unique work so much more. From dramatic structures to gentle sweeping curves, Foley's inherent understanding of porcelain is more than evident and testament to her patience with this most difficult of materials. Having worked with porcelain for over 5 decades, it is Foley’s dedication that gives her such sensitivity towards her medium. This combined with her expert glazing and acknowledgement of this material’s vast history, results in very fresh and modern works that equally pay homage to what has gone before. Flower forms, poppy heads, bracts and petals translate into foliate rims and sinuous necks, carved and pleated or swept into a spiral. A contemporary marriage of craft, history and nature. In her own words: “As a professional potter I have been producing thrown porcelains for over fifty years and so logic would dictate that I have ‘seen it all, done it all’ by now, but on the contrary I still continue to be challenged and interested. The technical frustrations and the uncertainty of results all seem worthwhile when one opens a successful kiln firing. The heart leaps! I have never been afraid to push my materials to the limit, to accept failures and to follow trails, but I am always excited when basic techniques and familiar methods result in something new. My primary interest is in ‘form’ and in finding solutions for what I call ‘damp engineering’. The comparatively non-plastic nature of porcelain dictates my having to join sections together, but a form must ‘flow’ and construction methods should not be obvious. Over the years I have fired every sort of kiln and dallied with glazes, spending untold hours testing and rejecting, but since I now work in a small space I find simple black and white glazes and slips are less distracting and best enhance my forms. I am not influenced by any particular thing – rather, I am interested in everything; always looking for quality and workmanship. I love all aspects of the design world from architecture to textiles. Museums, galleries and exhibitions are my addiction, with photography and the natural world a constant inspiration. My travels to China and my ongoing study of Chinese ceramics have also been an enduring theme and I have been lucky enough to handle and photograph some of the world’s great collections” Foley has a global following and is represented in private and public collections world wide. Public Collections and Acquisitions National Museum of Ireland, Dublin • Limerick City Art Gallery • Ulster Museum, N. Ireland • Crafts Council of Ireland • Centre of Ceramic Art, York Museums Trust • Southampton City Art Gallery • Leeds Museums & Galleries • US Ambassador to Ireland, Jean Kennedy Smith • President Hillery of Ireland • President Mary Robinson...

'Plissé vase in Turquoise & Celadon' is a limited edition vase by the Swedish artist and designer, Lena Bergström. Created for 'Lena 25+', Bergström'...

A very good quality late 19th Century French Sevres style porcelain and pierced gilded ormolu comport. Having a turquoise ground, with gilded highlights and an inset hand painted pan...

Captivating and modern, this decorative piece has a sculptural quality and intriguing texture that will make it a focal point in any interior. Ceramicist Paola Paronetto transforms t...

The rich details and strong personality make this sculpture suitable for contemporary interiors. It is entirely handcrafted of paper clay and features a smooth surface in a matte bro...

Taurus ceramic plate by Roger Capron, signed, "St Tropez" stamp from the shop

Pair Of Bronze Medallions, Rouget De Lille And J.j Rousseau

Bronze Male Bust, ‘pseudo Seneque’ Green patina From Antique, 19th Century

Standout pair of midcentury Italian tole pineapple garnitures or objects of art featuring stylized finials over pineapples with leaves on classical bases with a touch of whimsy.

Marble bowl, antique classical bowl, sculpture, marble, marble furniture, marble fruit bowl, white marble bowl, Carrara marble bowl, classical bowl. Classical-style cup hand-turned o...

Intricate French gilt bronze work depicting lovebirds sharing a worm above a pearl egg nest upon a tree, while a cobra nestles at the tree base. The work is ...

Marble ring tray by Joseph Vila Capdevila Material: Marquina marble Dimensions: ø 35 x 3 cm Weight: 2.5 kg Aparentment is a space for creation and in...

Curruca vase by Elke Sada. Unique piece. Dimensions: W 22 x D 23 x H 55 cm. Materials: black grogged clay, coloured slips, transparent glaze. What is f...

Vaso in vetro, produzione Cenedese & Albarelli, 1980 90. Possibile disegno di Maurizio Albarelli. Etichetta e firma a punta Ottime condizioni. Grazie

Gilt bronze and marble three piece clock garniture. Clock signed Raingo Fres. France, 19th century. Clock works. Clock dimensions: 71 cm height, 46 cm ...

The seemingly simple form of this sculpture evokes conflicting sensations: sinuous and linear, stable and precarious. This handmade bottle boasts a minimal design with a slender, cyl...

Marble ring tray by Joseph Vila Capdevila Material: Carrara marble Dimensions: ø 35 x 3 cm Weight: 2.5 kg Aparentment is a space for creation an...

A campana vase in white & gilt Victoriaware. Very French in style, the decoration being a copy of Sevres. It works surprisingly well on the neoclassical shape.

The bodies of the three pieces delicately painted with scenes of romantic courtship signed by the artist on a background of raised gilt and royal blue.

Unique vessel sculpted by Jörg Pietschmann Materials: polished ash, oil finish Dimensions: H 43 x W 60 x D 29 cm In Pietschmann’s sculptures, trees that for centuries were part of a...

19th Century English Derby Garniture in Triple Pattern, ca. 1830

Explore these exquisite French antique vases from 1830, designed as companion pieces for a mantel clock. Crafted with a mahogany veneer and adorned...

A pair of circa 1920s French serpentine stone garniture vases with bronze doré bases. Measurements: Height 10.5" Diameter at top (widest) 7" Diameter of base 5".

A very impressive pair of late 19th Century Japanese porcelain Fukagawa vases. Each with wonderful bold classical motif decoration to the top and bottom and a hand painted scene arou...

Unique vessel sculpted by Jörg Pietschmann Materials: polished ash, oil finish Dimensions: H 40 x W 72 x D 42 cm In Pietschmann’s sculptures, trees that for centuries were part of a...

19th Century rose medallion covered urns with beautifully cast dore bronze French mountings. In excellent condition. Lids are not removable.

A fine pair of 19th century figural urns doré and silver over bronze. Pair gilt and silver over bronze figural ewers. Fine quality casting. Cupid’s riding panthers in the manor of Al...

Pair Of Columns Decorated With Fragments Of Earthenware And Porcelain, Art Populaire About 1900

Scatola in legno e ottone possibile Art Decò Grazie

This stunning vase exhibits one of the most striking motifs of the mughal architecture in India. Numerous semiprecious stones are inlaid on the whitest of the marble using...

This elegant Machine Age Art Deco Perfume set was realized in France- where the finest silversmiths resided during this period- circa 1930. It features thr...

A spill vase in bone china, decorated with pattern 1166.

A pair of English Derbyshire Pietra Dura obelisks. Specimen stones have been inlaid into the Derbyshire black marble in the form of flowers and leaves. Set on a stepped black marble ...

Painted with Imari colors, the mask handles with applied gilt decoration.

Two Italian 1960s glass bowls one is green with the top in amber the smaller one is blue with the top layer of glass in purple beautiful and...

Le Sang de la Terre by Frederic Mulatier 2019 Unique Dimensions: D 54 x H 48 cm Materials: Terracotta wicker A legend that I thought I had written: The story of the first pott...

Emerald green vintage Fratelli Toso Murano Murrine Millefiori. Murrine is an ancestral technique in Murano glass. Each piece of Murano glass is hand...

Two large ceramic vases made in Belgium. Measures: Height 58 cm. Diameter 16 cm.

Pair Of Large Bronze Andirons In The 17th Century Style, The Netherlands, 19th century

Take note of the perfectly imperfect balance of a saucer teetering on a base of four rounded legs. The nearly imperceptible tilt brings an element of play to the smooth surface, with...

Weighty in presence, with translucence to put your smaller objects on display, this claw-foot sculpture can effortlessly accent other pieces or stand alone. Handmade by Jason Bauer ...

Pair Of Bronze Pedestals, Italy, 19th Century

Russian kovsch in silver gilt, cloisonne enamel and silver pearl Russian, 20th Century Height 7cm, width 12cm, depth 7cm This kovsch is a meticulously crafted piece, made by marryin...

A three piece Black Forest set consisting of and oval pedestal center bow with two flanking wood and etched glass trumpet garniture. The set is a medium hand carved black forest Germany...

Mid-Century Modern Riihimaki 'Safari' vase in steel blue and clear cased glass. The large vase having a cylindrical base with pebble textured surface below a narrowed collar opening ...

Pair of acid-etched crystal and bronze cups Montjoye de Saint Denis factory for François-Théodore Legras(1839-1916). Late 19th, 1900 Beautiful bronze...

English Silver Plate Epergne circa 1950s

Ardea Cinerea vase by Elke Sada Unique piece Dimensions: W 31 x D 32 x H 45 cm Materials: black grogged clay, coloured slips, transparent glaze. What i...

A black bubble lava textured volcanic open vessel with black and white glaze and markings. Made from textured stoneware clay and porcelain engobe. Inspiration for the piece comes ...

Placida vase by Elke Sada Unique Piece Dimensions: W 18 x D 17.5 x H 36 cm Materials: Red Grogged Clay, Coloured Slips, Transparent Glaze. What is fascinati...

Exceptional Egyptian Onyx Garniture. Date: 19th Century Origin: French Dimension: 21 3/4 in x 12 1/2 in.

A rare authentic four piece blue and white Dutch delft garniture set with two baluster vases with finial tops and two matching beaker vases. Skilfu...

The vases in this pair feature the striking combination of Kangxi era (circa 1700) porcelain with later 19th century French gilt bronze. This type of combination—of Chinese porcelain...

Souvenir de Pompéi unique piece by Frederic Mulatier. 2020 Unique Dimensions: D 48 x H 30 Materials: Terracotta wicker A legend that I thought I had written: The story of the ...